“We’re equal, but it all depends on other fixtures … the win keeps us up in the top half, and that’s why it was so important, it keeps us in the mix.”

The cards could be seen as a fair gauge of the competitiveness of the game, but with one of their leading men sent off – Paul Radice – Birkalla will now be without some firepower up front for next week.

“He (Radice) is a huge loss, he has been playing really well and is in great form, but we have good depth in our squad and we’ll be able to cover him.

“But, of course, we’ll be looking forward to his return.”

But, the perks of a win, will outweigh the hindrances of an important player’s suspension, and this week against South Adelaide, Birkalla will be hunting for another victory.

“We (Birkalla) feel like every week we’re improving and working together better, and better as a team.

“South Adelaide is always difficult, especially at their home ground, but I am confident we will get three points.”

Written by Christian Fleetwood

Congratulations to our Marcellinas Player of the Week for Round 4 Julian Torresan.